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Harrow comes second from last, with just 806 burglaries, while Richmond had only 680 break-ins.

Victor Baron from Locksmithservice.co.uk , which carried out the research, said: “Burglaries and theft related crimes in commercial properties is certainly not uncommon.

The map and table showing which boroughs are affected most by commercial burglaries (Image: Locksmithservice.co.uk)

“It is vital that all security measured are assessed regularly.

“Burglars are often opportunistic and seek to find accessible points to a building - from an insecure door to poorly glazed windows.

“Those who consider themselves less vulnerable with lower value stock are in fact more susceptible as they go to very little lengths to protect their building, therefore making themselves east targets.”

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